What are non-potable water supplies?
Non-potable water is also referred to as non-drinking water, untreated water, raw water and in some cases regulated water. Non-potable water is supplied by Wannon Water to customers via transfer pipelines between our catchments and reservoirs/services basins prior to the water being treated. e.g. supply pipeline between the Grampians and supply reservoirs north of Hamilton. Colour and the amount of fine sediment may vary significantly during the year. Non-potable water is not treated and therefore does not necessarily meet Australian Drinking Water Health guidelines, particularly with respect to microbiological parameters. There is no protection against disease-causing organisms that may contaminate the water. Customers receiving non-potable water are advised via their water account that the water is deemed not fit for drinking purposes.
